News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Immune cell movement worse in older females, mice study finds Description:First study to show ageing is factor in sex differences between immune cell movement around the bodyDate:13 June 2023 World leading cancer trials in Birmingham get £10 million boost Description:University of Birmingham set for renewal of pioneering Cancer Research Clinical Trials Unit which delivers more than 100 national and international trialsDate:09 June 2023 University of Birmingham awarded two national awards to unlock talent in health research Description:Birmingham receives two of 10 prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Incubator awards to grow capacity in national priority areas. Date:08 June 2023 New paper lays the foundations for patient and public involvement in basic research Description:Building in funding to meaningfully involve patients and public is key to success in laboratory-based immunology research, even in the context of a pandemic.Date:08 June 2023 Birmingham spinout to develop 20-minute test following surge in sexually transmitted infections Description:Funds awarded to Linear Diagnostics for rapid point-of-care test for gonorrhoea and Chlamydia in men who have sex with men, and women who have sex with women. Date:08 June 2023 Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee Description:Matthew advises government on inclusivity and accessibility of all transport for across the UK. Date:30 May 2023 £2.5 million grant for West Midlands researchers to tackle urgent health and social care questions Description:Grant allows West Midlands researchers to provide evidence to policymakers in health and social care to ensure the highest quality of care is received.Date:24 May 2023 New concussion study in women’s rugby Description:Marker Diagnostics, which developed a saliva-based concussion diagnostic based on Birmingham research, is to start a study on concussion in sportswomen. Date:18 May 2023 Brain cell death in rare disease Wolfram syndrome linked to mitochondrial defects Description:The Sarkar and Barrett labs have defined the molecular basis of neurodegeneration in Wolfram Syndrome patients carrying the WFS1 gene mutation.Date:17 May 2023 The ‘invisible’ cellulose coatings that mitigate surface transmission of pathogens Description:A thin film of cellulose fibre that is invisible to the naked eye, is suitable for use on high traffic objects such as door handles and handrails. Date:17 May 2023 £2m boost for study to detect early stage ovarian cancer Description:NHS Cancer Programme funding will see an advanced test used at GP surgeries in the West Midlands to diagnose early-stage ovarian cancer.Date:15 May 2023 Cannabinoid-based drug trial for brain tumours begins Description:Patients with aggressive brain tumours may be able to take part in a new trial of a cannabinoid-based drug, coordinated by the University of Birmingham.Date:12 May 2023 Previous13141516171819Next